NextGen Label Group has appointed Tom Sargent as chairman of the board of directors, effective February 11, 2026, following a planned succession process at the North Syracuse, New York-based employee-owned company. Sargent previously served as...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, announces that nine of its innovative packaging solutions have received WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026. Organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), the awards celebrate outstanding...

Amcor has commissioned Greenback Recycling Technologies’ Enval advanced recycling module at the packaging company’s site in Heanor, Derbyshire, UK. The installation marks the first time Greenback’s recycling technology has been used by a large packaging...

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) has released its 2024-25 Impact Report, detailing continued progress toward a more circular plastics system in the United States while underscoring the sustained commitment and collaboration required to deliver impact...

Davis-Standard, a global leader in extrusion and converting technology, announced a significant strategic integration of its Canadian specialty brands. Effective January 1, 2026, Deacro Industries Ltd., Brampton Engineering Inc., and Gamma Machinery have been amalgamated...

Winpak Ltd., a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, is proud to announce it has achieved an A- score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the fourth consecutive year. CDP is a globally recognized...

The undersigned organizations, representing virtually every sector of the New Mexico economy, are writing to express our serious concerns with the draft approach the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) proposes to take with the implementation...

American Packaging Corporation (APC) is showcasing its RE™ Design for Recycle High Barrier Paper pouch, a sustainable solution engineered for brands looking to boost shelf impact while reducing environmental footprint. The new pouch is ideal...

ePac Flexible Packaging has confirmed major expansion and technology investments across its European network. Significant upgrades are underway at ePac facilities in Lyon, Innsbruck, Silverstone, and Poland. These series of strategic investments focused on expanding...

TC Transcontinental Packaging announced the installation of a new, state-of-the-art thermoforming extrusion line at its Tulsa, Oklahoma, facility, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and a strategic investment in the future of protein...

PPC Flex, a leading North American flexible packaging manufacturer sponsored by GTCR, today announced the successful acquisition of the United States operations of SÜDPACK, a global leader in high-performance films and innovative packaging solutions. This...

Constantia Flexibles, the world’s third-largest flexible packaging company, has been recognized for its leadership in environmental transparency and sustainability by CDP, the global environmental non-profit that operates the world’s only independent disclosure system. As in...

CalRecycle has withdrawn proposed regulations for implementing California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, otherwise known as SB 54. The agency intends to change the regulations to improve clarity and help implement the...

St. Johns Packaging Ltd. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Australian printer-converter Flexible Packaging Solutions Pty Ltd (FPS). Operating out of a state-of-the-art facility in Brisbane, FPS is a leading player in the...

The only constant in life is change, and in 2026 the packaging industry will once again need to flex its adaptation skills. For many companies, the year begins with reset portfolios, fresh leadership and eyes...

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced the signing of two strategic transactions to divest its European Petrochemicals (EP) business to AEQUITA and its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in the Americas and Europe to MUTARES,...

Flexcon, a leading provider of innovative solutions in pressure-sensitive films and adhesives, announced that Laura Clark has joined the organization as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Clark will lead the company’s global Commercial...

Heidelberger has announced it will move its North American headquarters to a new facility in Marietta, Georgia, where the Print Media Center Americas – Home of Print will feature a showroom and training center for...

Sun Chemical has enhanced its portfolio of nitrocellulose-alternative inks designed specifically for flexible packaging applications, supporting converters, retailers, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in navigating today’s changing market dynamics and stricter packaging regulations. The...

Sealed Air Corporation begins a yearlong 85th anniversary celebration of CRYOVAC® brand food packaging, honoring the innovation, service and collaboration that has defined its food packaging legacy. Since the trademark was filed in 1941,...

2025 was the year AI stopped being optional for print and packaging companies. Not because it was easy. Not because it was perfect. But because ignoring it stopped being a responsible choice. By the end...

Imagine a customer orders two deliveries of the same product—one from you and one from your competitor. Your product shows up in a brown box with bubble wrap. Meanwhile, your competitor’s product arrives in a...

Markets are shifting, and diners want something new with every order. Innovative, sustainable food packaging is making it easier for foodservice operators to keep pace. These last few years, foodservice and packaging have been defined...

ProAmpac, a global innovator in flexible packaging and material science, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Lee, an accomplished financial leader in the manufacturing industry, as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective February 9,...

The legislation continues an ongoing discussion at the federal level over the role of chemical recycling in advancing U.S. domestic supply chains and creating jobs. ACC and other groups say more federal policies and investments...

New year, new packaging requirements. In certain states, there are newly added parameters and restrictions governing packaging materials, labeling and types that have taken effect in January or will later in 2026. There are also...

Melody (Yun Han) Huang works her way down to one of the tables near the lectern in the front of the vast banquet room, settling in with a plate of breakfast food to hear a...

When it comes to recycling flexible packaging, there are four kinds of people: those who are committed to the cause; those who are motivated and could be persuaded to do more; those who are thoughtful...